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Remainder of State/Territory
215 km²
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 16.3% defines the Remainder of State/Territory, which is far above the national figure. This small community has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical resident now 43 and over a fifth of the population being seniors. It is a diverse place where many people were born overseas and various languages are spoken, though incomes remain much lower than the national average.
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The area is noticeably older than most of Australia, with 21.1% of people aged 65 and over. While the number of children under 15 has risen since 2011, it remains well below the national figure at 12.4%.
People born overseas make up 43.0% of the population, which is far above the national average, though this is a drop of 19 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 28.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and the number of people who speak little or no English has risen since 2016.
Only 26.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure. However, this group has grown by 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 26 points to 30.0%.
Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,142 a week. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than in most other areas.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the rest of the country, with only 17.9% having a condition. Similarly, the share of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure.
Volunteering is high at 18.5%, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most other areas.
Living arrangements are varied, with 32.2% of people living alone and 18.6% living in one-parent families. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 35.7% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $129, and monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than usual.
Most people rely on cars, with 65.3% driving to work and very few homes lacking a vehicle. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.
The population is relatively stable, as only 20.1% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest at this level.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 39.6%. Those who are employed are often in public administration and safety, as well as accommodation and food services.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, schools, or health services, though 43.6% live within 15 minutes of a park.